UPDATED: Play any multimedia file type, free | ZDNet Downloads Digest

Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters | Previous Edition   Downloads Digest tech | Fri., July 10, 2009
Windows | Mac | Mobile | Most Recent | Most Popular | Top Searches
This Week's Featured Download EDITOR'S NOTE: Whoops! Looks like we sent this week's edition of this newsletter with broken links for the first featured download. Here's the newsletter with corrected links. --Ed.  VLC Media Player VLC Media Player is a highly portable multimedia player that can handle any media file type you throw at it: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, etc. It can also handle DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. License: Free OS: Windows Also available for Mac Sponsored CDW Network Security Assessment Tool How does your network security compare to those of your peers? Learn where you may be vulnerable and how to address those risks. Find out with this quick assessment. (CDW) More Popular Resources  g2Peer Free application g2Peer shares files with friends by using your Gmail account as a virtual IP address. License: Free OS: Windows  reQall reQall is a free speech-to-text-powered task manager app for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. License: Free OS: iPhone mobile OS Sponsored CDW Network Security Assessment Tool How does your network security compare to those of your peers? Learn where you may be vulnerable and how to address those risks. Find out with this quick assessment. (CDW)  GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition Backup and Synchronization utility GFI Backup is an easy to use, full-featured package for keeping your collections of files safe and secure. License: Free OS: Windows  Camfrog Video Chat Camfrog Video Chat allows you to join real streaming video chat rooms where you can hear, see, and chat with many people at a time. License: Free OS: Windows Also available for Mac  OpenOffice.org OpenOffice.org is a free, open-source productivity suite that includes desktop applications such as a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a presentation manager, and a drawing program. License: Free OS: Windows TechRepublic Highlights Maximize the Performance of Windows XP This chapter from O'Reilly's Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition offers "tips, secrets, and solutions" you can use to improve Windows XP. 10 things you should do to improve every new Windows PC These 10 tweaks will bring out the best in your new PC and give you a solid foundation for future applications and operating system updates. Windows XP services that can be disabled One good way to secure a Windows XP workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet describes each Windows XP SP 2 service and explains what will happen if you disable it. The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet Let's face it: Some software is just plain aggravating. Here's a list of one editor's picks. Free TechRepublic registration is required to receive these downloads Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS Feed	Hot Sponsored Downloads ZC Video to iPod Converter Hotspot Shield - Freeware Registry Booster AVS Audio Editor Opera - Freeware Top Five Downloads Glary Registry Repair 3 - Freeware RemoveAny - Freeware Recover Files - Freeware System Explorer - Freeware CPU Mhz Speed Meter - Freeware   Now Introducing... Technology, business perspective & insight shaping the world. SmartPlanet is the premier destination for savvy advice, thought-provoking analysis and expert discussion on the intersection of technology, business and life. Visit SmartPlanet.com today! New Technologies Sponsored White papers Free Guide: Deploying Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on Dell PowerEdge Servers Improve the efficiency of your Microsoft Windows Server 2003 deployment with this step-by-step planning guide featuring installation best practices. CDW Network Security Assessment Tool How does your network security compare to those of your peers? Learn where you may be vulnerable and how to address those risks. Find out with this quick assessment. (CDW) The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats Read this Osterman Research paper to learn how organizations must implement a layered defensive strategy to protect against messaging, internal and Web-based threats and how Sunbelt Software can help. (Sunbelt Software) Live Webcast: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Network Security (and Save Money) Find out how to simplify your security posture while maximizing the return on your security during this live TechRepublic Webcast on April 23rd. (Sophos) More white papers: Most popular papers Recently added papers Most popular papers by industry TechRepublic Pro Downloads Best of TechRepublic 2008 This collection of over 200 downloads includes some of the most popular and highest-rated content from TechRepublic in 2008. Get our experts' best tweaks, tips, and advice in one package, covering all areas of IT, including career topics. Network Administrator's Resource Guide If you're going to extinguish fires quickly, you've got to have the proper tools. Whether you're working with Microsoft, Novell, or Linux networks, this guide collects proven solutions and resources designed to keep your network running smoothly. IT Career Guide 2 GB USB Executive Pen Drive Designed to help you develop and cultivate your skills and excel in the workplace, providing tips on how to navigate office politics, improve your communication skills, acquire leadership skills, and much much more! View More TechRepublic Downloads Join Tech Republic Pro
Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from ZDNet! | To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all ZDNet communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is techmails79758@gmail.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2009 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. ZDNet is a registered service mark of CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.